Benton vs Hakeem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benton

Boy #1,310 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the bent grass farmstead"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,310
Total SSA Count
149
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ben, Benny

Playground Safety Score

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Hakeem

Boy #1,262 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wise, judicious"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic West African Muslim Nigerian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,262
Total SSA Count
156
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Keem

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Benton Rank #1,310
Hakeem Rank #1,262

Hakeem is more popular, ranked #1262 vs #1310 for Benton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Benton ___

  • Benton James
  • Benton Lee
  • Benton Cole
  • Benton Wade
  • Benton Grant
  • Benton Grey

Hakeem ___

  • Hakeem James
  • Hakeem Ali
  • Hakeem Malik
  • Hakeem Joseph
  • Hakeem Ibrahim
  • Hakeem Emmanuel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Benton

Emerson Harrison Sutton Fletcher Lennon

If you choose Hakeem

Kareem Amara Zara Idris Fatima

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Benton or Hakeem more popular?

Hakeem is more popular, ranked #1262 compared to Benton at #1310 in the United States.

What do Benton and Hakeem mean?

Benton means "from the bent grass farmstead" (Old English origin). Hakeem means "wise, judicious" (Arabic origin).

Are Benton and Hakeem boy or girl names?

Benton is primarily a boy name. Hakeem is primarily a boy name.

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